OnePlus Nord CE 2 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2022

OnePlus Nord CE 2

$299

78.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.0

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery78/100

· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

88.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord CE 2:

✓41g lighter chassis (173g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$1000 lower launch MSRP ($299 vs $1299)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	OnePlus Nord CE 2	Galaxy S26 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Screen Size	6.43"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	N/A	3120x1440 (501 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	2,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	128GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	64 MP	200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight	173 g	214 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	60W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$299	$1299

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S26 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S26 Ultra ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 100/100 camera rating.

When to buy OnePlus Nord CE 2:

Lighter body: 173g (41g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $299 (save $1000)

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 78.0 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: OnePlus Nord CE 2 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: OnePlus Nord CE 2 or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.2/100 compared to OnePlus Nord CE 2 (78.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 78.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more).